September 2017

Leader Response to Private High Rise questions

The Council Leader has responded today to questions following the Ministerial Working Group at Scottish Government on private high rise properties.

First phase of £5million improvement programme for Priesthill homes completed

Work on the first phase of a £5.12million improvement programme for almost 200 homes in Priesthill that began in January and is part-funded by Glasgow City Council has now been completed.

Portrait of former Lord Provost Sadie Docherty unveiled

A portrait of former Lord Provost Sadie Docherty was unveiled today in the City Chambers.

Recreate Helps Ex-Offenders Rebuild Their Lives

A growing project at Bellahouston Park is helping ex-offenders learn new skills and boost their employability.

Council approves sale of part of the former Blawarthill Hospital site to housing association

Glasgow City Council's Executive Commitee today (14 September) approved the sale of part of the former Blawarthill Hospital site to Yoker Housing Association.

Council grants lease for Ha'Penny House to Friends of the River Kelvin

Glasgow City Council today (14 September) granted a 25 year lease to Ha'Penny House to the Friends of the River Kelvin (FoRK).

Ward 4 (Cardonald) By-election

Jim Kavanagh (Scottish Labour) has been elected to the Cardonald Ward.

New Riverside Care Home officially opened

Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council, has officially opened the latest 120-bedded care home to be completed as part of the council's £100m Tomorrow's Residential and Day Care Programme.

Glasgow Childcare Pilots - Garrowhill, Jordanhill and Pollok

Glasgow City Council is facilitating a new inclusive approach to childcare in the city in which locally based providers collaborate to provide more parental choice for flexible, affordable childcare to meet the ...

Glasgow Choose Life Campaign Supports Suicide Prevention Week

Read between the lines - that's the message Glasgow City Choose Life is sending out to people in Glasgow to mark this year's Suicide Prevention Week, which runs from Monday, September 4 to Friday, September 10

DofE sponsorship fund for Glasgow's young people announced

An exciting sponsorship opportunity has been launched to help young people across the city access funds to help towards their Duke of Edinburgh Silver or Gold level award.

Cadets accompany Lord Provost at Merchant Navy Memorial Day Service

Glasgow's Lord Provost was joined by more than 100 Merchant Navy cadets at a poignant ceremony in George Square to mark Merchant Navy Memorial Day today Friday 1 September.

Govan children are the stars at film's UK premiere

It will be a red carpet affair. And school children from Govan will be the stars at the UK film premiere on Friday 29 September 2017.

Latest Update on ACM Cladding

Please see the updated information on the ACM Cladding situation and a video from Council Leader Susan Aitken.

Glasgow to host the World Irish Dancing Championships in 2024 for a record sixth time

Glasgow will host the prestigious World Irish Dancing Championships for a record sixth time when the colourful event returns to the city in 2024.